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Thursday, February 21, 2013

Winter Weave & Jazz Festival: Weekend Planner

See what events are happening in and around Mentor this weekend

1. WINTER WEAVE Where/when: Wildwood Cultural Center, during regular hours, Monday through Friday. Why go: Got something to carry? Looking for a cool decoration? The Wildwood Basketry Guild is encouraging you to make your own using its instruction. The group will provide basket-weaving demonstrations to visitors all weekend. Classes are by pre-registration. The Guild invites the public to view basket-making from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday. Call 440-974-5735 for more information. 2. FISH FRY EVENTS IN THE AREA Where/when: At select churches and organizations in and around Mentor Why go: It's fish-fry season, and Mentor residents can find plenty of them in the area on Friday. The Knights of Columbus #947 will host one from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at 987…

Friday, February 15, 2013

Presidential Dinner, Quilts & Fish Fry: A Weekend Planner

See what events are happening in and around Mentor this weekend

1. ST. GABRIEL FISH FRY Where/When: The Catholic Community of St. Gabriel, 5 p.m. tonight. Why go: The parish will open its doors for a Lenten fish fry with all-you-can-eat fare. The menu that includes hand-breaded walleye, baked and battered cod, breaded shrimp and crab cakes. For those who aren't fond of seafood, the church will also offer pizza and meatless pasta, along with an array of sides. A takeout menu is also available. The church will host fish fry events for the next five Fridays. Pricing: $12.50  for adults; $5.50 for children, ages 6 to 12; and free for children 5 and under. 2. 2013 KIDGITS BOOK BLAST! Where/When: Great Lakes Mall, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, near the Justice store. Why go: This storytelling event will …

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Christmas Cantatas, Concerts & Nativity Scenes: A Weekend Planner

Check out the events happening in and around Mentor

1. BIBLE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTMAS CANTATA Where/When: Bible Community Church, 6 p.m., Sunday Why Go: Bible Community Church's adult and children choirs will be performing "Lord of Glory," a musical celebration of Christ's incarnation, arranged by Dan Forrest. If your church also has a Christmas concert in the upcoming week, feel free to add it to our event calendar. Pricing: Free 2. NATIVITY COMES TO LIFE Where/When: 933 Mentor Ave, Painesville, OH, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Friday Why Go: Live animals and volunteers will bring the story of the nativity to life for children and their families at the Lake County Central Y. The special holiday lesson gives children a greater understanding to the importance of celebrating Christmas while …

Friday, November 9, 2012

Veterans Day, Santa Arrives & Football: A Weekend Planner

Consider attending these events in Mentor this weekend

Editor's note: This article was updated at 2:20 p.m. Here are a few events going on in and around your city this weekend: 1. SANTA PHOTO EXPERIENCE & BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Where/When: Great Lakes Mall, Dillard’s south concourse, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday. These hours will continue through the holiday season, Monday through Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays. Why Go: The holidays will be here before you know it, and a photo with Santa could be a good way to begin your celebrations. If your family is full of early risers, you can line up outside the food court at 8 a.m. to catch Santa arriving at the mall on horse-drawn carriage. The mall will also host a special Santa breakfast. Pricing: Seeing Santa is free, but breakfast menu …

Barb Mathis

6:45 pm on Friday, November 9, 2012

Going to the football game in Parma, of course!!!!   more ›

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